Breathe Deeply and Smile

Breathe Deeply and Smile Running towards a healthy and happy life in Baltimore and beyond.

Read along to hear about my adventures in running, fitness, eating, travelling, all things Baltimore, finding happiness, and figuring out how to navigate this crazy thing called life. Check me out all over the interwebs:
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I've been featured in Women's Running Magazine and on WomensHealth.com


My blog was described by the Runn

er's Blog Network as one of the Top 10 Running Blogs of October as "Lauren, the female blogger behind Breathe Deeply and Smile writes an incredibly compelling blog. If her blog was a cocktail it would be 3 parts training, 2 parts chef, 1 part life, with a dash of introspection thrown in to round it out. As you read Lauren’s blog, you get the sense that you’re right there with her as she makes key decisions about marathoning, cooking, career moves, or anything else that comes her way. "

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04/22/2026

Ran 11 miles on Saturday so I know I can finish the Broad Street Run in a couple weeks even tho I'm feeling out of shape 😂 Thank goodness for the training group for ensuring I get some miles in together 🙌

Who else is ready for ?

Nothing feels better than a beautiful morning, post run vibes and my iced coffee (shout out to ) ,amiright???

running

04/08/2026

Spring miles just hit different 🌸🏃‍♀️ As the pollen kicks up and temps rise, here are my running must-haves to stay feeling GOOD:

💧 Water bottle + electrolytes (loving my chews lately)
☀️ Sunscreen (don’t skip it!) shown here doesn't irritate my eyes
🎧 wireless OpenRun headphones for the vibes
🕶️ Sunglasses to block the glare and protect my eyes (usually )

You can save $5 with my coupon code on Shokz headphones (spring sale is still going on through 4/7) with code BREATHEDEEP 👍

Stay hydrated, protect your skin, and enjoy those sunny runs 🌞✨

04/06/2026

Sure DC blossoms are pretty but it's so crowded! Did ya know we've got our own cherry blossoms right here in Baltimore?!?!?

These were planted in honor of George Washington's birthday (go check out the Fort to learn more 👀) I was able to stop & see cherry blossoms 🌸 in peak bloom at NPS Fort McHenry on the last mile on my run yesterday.

Beautiful blooms and less crowds-check them out while they're at their peak!

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Have you been to see the cherry blossoms yet?

04/03/2026

Sun’s out, drinks up 🍻☀️ just leveled UP—and it’s the ultimate Baltimore beer garden vibe as we enter spring!

Rotating taps? (EXCELLENT draft list rn!) ✔️
Craft beers + specialty cocktails (hello, fresh-squeezed crushes 🍊)? ✔️
NEW covered areas so you can chill rain or shine? ✔️

And the best part… they’ve teamed up with for food including yummy pizza, salads, and wraps 🍕

It's a great spot to grab a drink, catching up with friends, or just soaking in that warm-weather energy ☀️ I hadn't had a chance to visit the place tucked right off the Avenue before being invited by to check it out this week.

Save this for your next Baltimore outing 👇

03/14/2026

I'm still thinking about how special it was to see the *Amy Sherald: American Sublime* exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art this week. The colors? beautiful! And the way every portrait meets your gaze—it feels like each subject has a story they’re letting you in on wowowow. So grateful I got to experience it… even if it’s sold out now (sorry!) 🎨✨

Go check out all the other amazing art in the ✨free✨ regular exhibition at the 💕

03/10/2026

a year ago i was wandering paris streets, living on croissants and late sunsets 💕

this year i’ve got no travel plans, realizing not everything needs to mean something

some things are just a moment
and maybe harry’s new album is just that!

anyway… paris still feels like a dream ✨🇫🇷 When can in go back???
kiss all the time disco occasionally, Harry styles

03/05/2026

getting into the lottery for the TCS New York City Marathon in 2024 was a literal dream come true. Congrats to everyone who will get to experience starting the race in Staten Island and having this beautiful jog across the Verrazano Bridge 💙👟👍

world marathon majors

02/21/2026

guys I'm going to have a menty b, I really can't do it. I finally ran today and it wasn't super cold, most of the snow was melted and the sun was still out. We can't go backwards right now 😭😂🙈

why can't winter just be over, like we're good 🙈🥶
Baltimore running runners winter

02/17/2026

sometimes this is ✨girlhood✨: crazy runner girl edition 😂👍💕

also this random stuff was messy for the London Marathon but my glitter freckles didn't arrive in time before I left 😭

The best thing about running is the places it's taken me, the people it's connected me with and the feeling it gives me....
06/05/2025

The best thing about running is the places it's taken me, the people it's connected me with and the feeling it gives me.

Like how do I bottle "I just ran a marathon in London" finish line feels like this?!? 🙌🎉🤩

I'm always here to answer questions, be your run buddy or rec gear (after 12 marathons and running for 10+ years) 👍


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